Deposit Deadline
Know your landlord's
legal deadline.
Every state requires landlords to return security deposits within a specific timeframe. Calculate your deadline. Document it. Get reminded.
Calculate your deadline
Based on state statute. Takes 10 seconds.
Why deadlines matter
State laws mandate specific return windows—typically 14 to 60 days after move-out. If your landlord misses this deadline, they may owe you penalties, sometimes 2-3x the deposit amount.
Documentation is critical. Knowing your exact deadline—and being able to prove it—is the first step in protecting your money.